FRESH MEAT: Meet Oren Wilkes, The New Face Of NIVEA FOR MEN!

The #1 skinare brand in the world has tapped a fresh YBF face for their brand new mens' skincare division. Oren Wilkes, a 23-year-old model who is sure to take the fashion world by storm, has popped up on the scene. And with beautiful skin courtesy of Nivea. Come inside and meet the new face of the Nivea For Men brand....

Oren Wilkes is more that just a pretty face and modelesque features. He's a Los Angeles native (he also lived in Japan for 8 years growing up) and graduate of USC’s School of Public Policy and Development. And he runs his own site UnbiasedWriter.com, a mens' lifestyle blog. Currently signed to Wilhelmina, he's already shot fashion editorials with top fashion photographers Giuliano Bekor, Mark Leibowitz and national advertising campaigns for Adidas and Asics.

Oren has recently signed on with Nivea For Men as their brand ambassador to help promote the their new "Look Like You Give A Damn" lifestlye campaign. His role entails brand appearances, developing content or the website, and more.

TheYBF.com caught up with the model (who is an absolute sweetheart and--trust us--knows how to have a good time in the party life) and got to know him a little better.

A few Q&A's with the single (you know we asked) guy:

Tell us your dream job within the modeling industry?
There are a lot of amazing designers out there, but I'd have to say Calvin Klein.

What do you look for in a significant other?

Loyalty is most important to me. I need a woman I can trust and build with. I'm single at the moment, definitely looking for something a little more serious in my next relationship.

The celeb chick you're crushing on at this moment?

Rihanna. Hands down. I think she's sexy and not to mention has a nice body. I recently got to see her in concert at the Staples Center, very talented I must say.

You told us you're a music fan. Who are the two artists you would you love to see perform together?
I'm really excited to see John Legend and Sade in concert next month. Two of my favorite artists. I grew up listening to my parents play her music, and I've been a fan of John Legend since he released his first album.

What's the Nivea Men's product you can't live without?

The Energizing Face Scrub is AMAZING.

And what's your heritage/background? Sometimes it's hard to tell with models since many can play ambiguous roles.

Oh, ALL BLACK! [laughs]

So what was it like being a young black boy growing up in Japan for that many years?

My dad [James Wilkes] played pro-basketball for the Bulls and Pistons. We went over to Japan when he decided to finish his career there. I went to an International school though, so we spoke English. Unfortunately, I didn't learn any other languages. Wish I had though!

no hate at all but i am def surprise that wilhemina would take him considering that their mens division is the touchest to get into. He looks more like an actor, def not a model. dnt get me wrong, he is gorgeous but just too common looking to standout in the modeling world.

Helll YEEEEEEEEe!!!!
Finally It Happened.....I got rid of all my ISHHH from my credit report y'all - I was in deep for 5 years. Coudn't buy sheeet. Just approved for that 25k loan to buy a new CAMAARO!!!
IF YOU GOT PROBLEMS WITH THAT credit SHYYYYT, GET IT CLEAN y'all quick. YOu can get yours too, call these people at 877-873-0853. All it took is three months and $44 and all my Ish was gone.
My homie was in terrible shape too, and he clean! Hit em up!!

I'm glad he said "All BLACK" and didn't make up that bogus crap that other blacks love to make up though they can't idenitify anyone in their family as Native American, Irish, Italian, and all of that other stuff they say to sound "mix" and "exotic".

His looks are right in line with the current crop of young male models...Super slim , nerd like with finely chiseled facial features... Beef cake is not the only standard by which men in the modelling industry are judged.

...Just because he looks decent and an educated man at that does not give you folks justice to attack this ambitious young man..i don't know why women prefer bad boy images. ..then they wonder why these men leave them , yes, leave them with a child, and some punch mark on their faces too..come on girls, level up!! ..

Not a striking representation of beautiful skin. I am upset Nivea only choose fair skin to focus on. Where is the variety? Trying to cater to the african american market with Rihanna & Oren, doesn't sell the product, for me.
You need some golden skin; Nia Long has beautiful skin!!!!!!!!!

Oren is a wonderful guy. I was fortunate enough to work with him on his Mark Leibowitz shoot. People have their opinions of what he's like from his photos, but in real life he is a sweetheart, and very handsome :)

This guy is a Model? LMAO
This is a GENERIC guy that I would not look at twice. OMG. I can't really believe he is a model.
My boyfriend needs to model because he looks 100 times better then this.
But let me not sell him short because there are lots of guys that I know who look better then this guy.
BORING!
NEXT!

So your boyfriend looks 100 times better like when you said you look 10x better than Cassie. Girl
ANYBODY can say that on the internet because we don't know how you really look. Please go and have SEVERAL SEATS!
NEXT!

I don't think it's hard to find men that look better than this guy. Maybe you should get out more. And also don't think Cassie is untouchable in the looks department. You sound like you have self esteem issues not furious.

LMAO@LMAO
Sorry boo. I'm Not "TRUTH TELLER".
I have MANY people on this blog who defend ME and AGREE with me.
And it makes you SO MAD! LMAO
Maybe if you had something to say people would defend YOU.
I think YOU need professional help. Look at all the times you wrote the same exact comment on different posts in this comment section. Can we say CYBER STALKER!
Please sweetie it's not that serious for you to TYPE my name that many times on another person's comment LMAO LMAO LMAO
But it's clear that when I say something it INSPIRES you.
I guess Rihanna and Beyonce are not the only people who inspire OTHERS to action.
Thank you LMAO. LMAO

Did I say it was hard? No I didn't I KNOW their are a lot of men that look better than him. I also know that their are more beautiful girls than Cassie. What's your point? Another thing is that I did not say that Furious had self esteem issues. How can someone SOUND like they have self esteem issues LOL.